Seattle Jubilee Will Welcome First Washington Volunteers
The Seattle Star notes opposition to Seattle hosting the First Washington volunteers aboard the steamship Queen and favors rail arrival for most men. It explains mixed views on travel by water versus rail, mentions Mr Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla funding transport, and predicts a split arrival with large numbers coming by rail while a naval parade remains planned.
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Washington
Seattle
Catwe
Boo Stherk
Bard
Sfgan
Spokane
Walla Willa
Fusion
Rgan
Levi Ankeny
Walla Walla
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First Washington Regiment
Ankeny
Mr. Ankeny
Manila
San Francisco
California
Puget Sound
Southern and Northern Pacific
Father Neptune
Rival for the Victorian Freight Rates Across the Orient
Port Townsend officials announce a rival line to the Tacoma Victoria run under Capt John R Thompson of Seattle and Capt A W Horne of Port Townsend. Horne plans to buy a boat for 100000 dollars in the Atlantic and sail around the Horn to the Sound. Major rail and steamship lines have raised Asiatic freight rates about 2 percent, affecting most large quantities and many commodities.
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Port Townsend
Tacoma-Victoria
John R Thompson
Seattle
A. W. Horne
Horne
Sound
Atlantic
Horn
trans-Pacific Steamship Lines
Missouri River
Pointe
Orient
California & Oriental Steamship Company
Southern Pacific
Pacific Mail
Occidental and Oriental
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Will Courage Desert Him In Salvage Of Andelans
Charles A. Murray attorney for Capt. Walters & Co. owners of the Andelans wreck says diver Rouse, former Whitelaw Bros. of San Francisco, has replaced Dirk Meier who balked at the descent. Work to raise the sunken ship should begin soon and Murray expects start within ten days.
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Charles A. Murray
Capt. Walters & Co
Andelans
Rouse
Whitelaw Bros
San Francisco
Dirk Meier
Meier
Murray
Railway notes and town politics mix in western rail boom
California and Florida expect heavy winter tourist crowds as travel surges begin earlier than usual. Canadian Pacific may join the migrant influx, while Baltimore and Ohio orders Pullman cars for six months. Northern wins a fight against Hillyard incorporation tied to liquor bans, with the town owned by a railroad and saloons blocked.
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Canadian Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Pullman Company
Real Northern
Hillyard
Spokane
School Election Registration Opens at City Hall
Registration books for the school election will be opened from 9 a m to 9 p m Friday November 4 1899 in the comptroller s office at the city hall Lyman Banks secretary ditions
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Comptroller's
Lyman Banks
Wheeler urged for Interstate Commerce post at chamber
A chamber of commerce meeting yesterday read Congressman Jones letter seeking support for W R Wheeler to be appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission vacancy caused by Calhoun's resignation. Wheeler, a San Francisco merchant, is the preferred candidate for the position.
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Chamber of Commerce
WL. Jones
Upper
Okanogan
W. R. Wheeler
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Calhoun
Wheeler
San Francisco
Palouse bans church services and ball over smallpox fears
In Palouse Washington on November 2 the city halted public gatherings due to a smallpox scare. The council ordered enforcement of the ban affecting a Friday dance and revival meetings at the Methodist church were ended.
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Palouse
Wash
Wilson recall from Washington event speakers list
The Post-Intelligencer reports a recall of Senator Wilson from a planned Washington reception where he was invited to address guests. Committee members argued political grievances against him, but the details are not published. His name was withdrawn from the speaker list to maintain harmony for the event.
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Post-Intelligencer
John L. Wilson
Wer
Washington Boys
Wilson
Benator Wilson
Rip Van Winkle at Shaw Tonight Amid Famed Stage History
T Shaw stars in Rip Van Winkle, a long loved American comedy drama praised for its standout performances. Edwin Barrett cited as possibly best in the role. Laurence Bieltere dancers and Marble as undertaker receive praise. Olympic continues strong. Ella Steiner captivates with her guitar solo, exceeding expectations.
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Washington Irving
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Robert Mc Wade
J W. Caraner
William Huntley
Rip van Winkie
Chicago
Edwin Barrett
Rip
Thieds
Mr. Shaw
D'Lee
Bend
Doe
Sollio
Mise Ella Steiner
Mise Steiner
Allan and
White
Milly
Notable Touring Shows in Seattle Theaters
A busy slate includes Daly's Under Reynolds, Hotel Topsy Turvy with Eddie Foy at Seattle theater, and The Milk White Flag at the Seattle theater. Shaw company engagements feature Held by the Enemy and three great plays, with In Old Kentucky at Seattle theater praised for its simple, homely appeal.
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Kip
Shaw Company
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Enemy
Daly
Matthews
Tulger
Miss de Witt
Turtie
Howe
Old Kentucky
Seattle
Tacoma
the Ledger
Madge
Frank Laysen
Col. Doolittle
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